Meaning
This is the common term for a bag used to collect and dispose of household waste or trash. It combines 垃圾 (garbage/trash) with 袋 (bag). These bags are essential household items in Chinese communities and come in various sizes for different waste bins.
Usage
This is a neutral, everyday term used in both mainland China and Taiwan. In formal contexts or when discussing waste management, you might hear 垃圾袋 in official announcements. It's commonly used when shopping for household supplies or discussing household chores.
Examples
- 01垃圾袋用完了，我得去超市买一卷。, .We're out of garbage bags; I need to go to the supermarket to buy a roll.
- 02请把厨房的垃圾袋换一下，已经满了。, .Please change the garbage bag in the kitchen; it's already full.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个垃圾袋
- 卷一卷垃圾袋
Common collocations
- 扔垃圾袋to throw away a garbage bag
- 换垃圾袋to change/replace a garbage bag
- 一卷垃圾袋a roll of garbage bags
- 买垃圾袋to buy garbage bags
Origin
垃圾 is a compound word where both characters only appear together in modern usage to mean 'garbage.' 袋 has been used for 'bag' throughout Chinese history. The compound emerged as a modern term as plastic bags became common household items.